What is the New York Yankees record in 2026?

The New York Yankees are 87-63, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Yankees today?

Max Fried (4-4, 2.73 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-5, 4.28 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Yankees game on today?

Today's game airs on Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

New York Yankees News & Updates

September 15, 2026

The New York Yankees were 87-63, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3 at Target Field.

Yankees Daily Vibe Check

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The data is clear. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Add in last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point.

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Yankees Game on September 15

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (70-80)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Max Fried (4-4, 2.73 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-5, 4.28 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, YES
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph

Yankees Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3 at Target Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6	1	8	9	3
	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	6	0

Highlights

José Caballero went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Aaron Judge went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Austin Wells went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Ben Rice went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Yankees Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	90	59	.604		W3
Yankees	87	63	.580	3.5	W2
Red Sox	82	68	.547	8.5	W2
Blue Jays	75	76	.497	16.0	L1
Orioles	73	78	.483	18.0	W1

New York Yankees are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Yankees Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Ben Rice	38	.263	.888	92
26 Luis García Jr.	30	.287	.864	91
35 Cody Bellinger	15	.268	.777	69

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
31 Cam Schlittler	14-6	1.95	0.90	184.2
47 Brent Headrick	7-3	1.94	1.18	74.1
58 Paul Blackburn	7-3	1.67	1.07	80.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Austin Wells	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games
22 Ben Rice	6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Carlos Rodón	6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
31 Cam Schlittler	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
29 Will Warren	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Yankees News

The New York Yankees have officially clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season, a crucial milestone achieved after their 8-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by Aaron Judge's first home run since his return from the injured list. Judge's moonshot in the eighth inning was not just a personal victory but emblematic of the team's resilience under pressure. The Yankees seem to thrive in imperfect conditions, as evidenced by José Caballero’s double and homer that aided the win. With a recent hot streak of 5-2 over the past week, including a solid run differential of +7, the Yankees are peaking at the right time as they gear up for the postseason. Now, as other teams falter, the Yankees must capitalize on their momentum to make a serious run in October.

Sources

MLB.com

Yankees check first box, head to postseason for third straight season

MINNEAPOLIS – It wasn’t a picture-perfect night for baseball at Target Field on Monday night, but these Yankees seem to thrive under imperfect conditions. José Caballero homered and doubled and Aaron Judge went deep for the first time since his return from the IL as the Yankees rallied to beat

MLB.com

All rise! Judge hits moonshot for first HR since return from IL

MINNEAPOLIS – It took six games and 21 at-bats, but it was well worth the wait. Aaron Judge hit his first home run since his return from the injured list in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 8-3 win over the Twins on Monday night at Target Field.

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees clinch playoff berth, beat Twins

Coming into Monday night, the Yankees were one win away from officially clinching a playoff berth. While that’s obviously not the end goal of their season, getting into the postseason is the first step. They’re now there. Officially, the clinching came prior to the Yankees’ game ending, as the Blue Jays losing to the Tigers […]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins: Will Warren vs. Dean Kremer

Having taken two out of three in the Subway Series against the Mets, it’s now time for the Yankees to head out on the road. Starting tonight, the Yankees will be in Minnesota to take on the Twins. Over the years, the Yankees have regularly gotten the better of the Twins, in the playoffs on […]

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Aaron Judge makes Yankees' playoff clinch worth the celebration after Blue Jays collapse

The New York Yankees are headed to the postseason thanks to the division-rival Blue Jays collapsing vs the Tigers.

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A Yankees fan's rooting guide for stretch run as AL Wild Card standings get tighter

The New York Yankees will have their work cut out for them in the postseason, so a little help from other teams could go a long way.

Yankees Upcoming Schedule

The New York Yankees visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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